{"id":50492,"date":"2019-07-12T00:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T00:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=50492"},"modified":"2019-07-12T00:00:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T00:00:36","slug":"complete-first-time-home-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2019\/07\/complete-first-time-home-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete First-Time Home Buyer&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a home is one of the most exciting and stressful experiences of your life \u2014 whether you\u2019ve purchased several homes or if you\u2019re preparing to buy a home for the very first time. We know how daunting this process is but with the right support system and the help of some trusted professionals, you\u2019ll be living in your dream home before you know it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you throughout this process, we created a complete first-time home buyers guide. This guide will break down the steps of buying a home so you can start the process feeling completely prepared. From narrowing down your home wishlist to choosing an agent to finally being handed the keys, you\u2019ll find some helpful tips right here! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Ask yourself: \u201cIs it really time for me to buy a home?\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you even start looking, it\u2019s important to consider why you want to buy a home. Because you\u2019ve heard that it\u2019s a buyer\u2019s market? Or that renting costs more than mortgage payments? Or because you are planning on living in the area for a longer period of time? Taking a moment to consider why you\u2019re interested in purchasing a home will help you make important decisions later in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Start saving early<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50522 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/fabian-blank-78637-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Real Estate\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s common to put 20% down on a home, some first-time homebuyer programs allow much less. We recommend sitting down with a mortgage loan officer \u2014 in fact, we have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/mortgage?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few that we love working with<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 to help determine your buying power. They\u2019ll be able to help you figure out how much you can afford and how much you should put towards a down payment. They can also help you get pre-approved for a mortgage, which will put you at a huge advantage when putting an offer in on your dream home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Define your goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now\u2019s the time to break out the yellow Manilla notepad and start making a list of all your wants and needs. What area would you like to live in? How many bedrooms do you need? Are there any must-haves that you\u2019ll be looking for in a new home? Knowing your preferences before going into your official home search will help you narrow down the list of prospective homes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering what is the best neighborhood in Omaha for your personality and lifestyle \u2014 check out our guide: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/omaha-neighborhood-right\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Omaha Neighborhood is Right For You?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Pick an agent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49002 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/np-dodge-for-sale.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"526\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/np-dodge-for-sale.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/np-dodge-for-sale-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/np-dodge-for-sale-768x427.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/526;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a home is one of the biggest investments and decisions you will ever make. When you\u2019re buying your first home, you\u2019ll have a ton of questions \u2014\u00a0but a trusted NP Dodge agent can help! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with one of our agents will help make this entire process much easier. They can help guide you through your home search, purchase agreements, negotiations, inspections, closing and anything else that arises during this process. You can find a full list of our knowledgeable and qualified agents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/agent_directory\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/contact_us\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and we\u2019ll be able to help find the perfect agent for you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding Your Dream Home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. The Search<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50542 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rustic-vegan-1561508-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Real Estate\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point in the process, you and your NP Dodge agent will start touring homes in the area. During this time, make sure to take advantage of one of our many helpful, home search tools. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/account\/login_form\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with NP Dodge to get real-time property alerts sent directly to your inbox, save searches, and find your favorite properties at home or on-the-go. You can also download our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/account\/login_form\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can search for homes and schedule showings right from your phone. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Stick to your budget <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve found \u201cThe One\u201d. It\u2019s everything you could have ever wanted, plus, it has a huge backyard! The only problem is that it\u2019s $50,000 over your budget. You can definitely make an offer that is closer to your budget, but if your offer is declined don\u2019t spread yourself too thin by countering with another offer that is out of your price range. Remember that you made a budget for a reason and try to let \u201cThe One\u201d go. We know it\u2019s hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Making an offer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50532 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/helloquence-51716-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Real Estate\" width=\"945\" height=\"631\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/631;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you\u2019ve found your home. One that is within your budget and has everything you\u2019ve been looking for. Now it\u2019s time to make an offer. Your NP Dodge agent will help negotiate a fair offer based on the value of comparable homes in the area. They will be with you every step of the way as a liaison between you and the seller\u2019s agent and can answer any questions you may have during the process. If your offer is accepted by the seller, you\u2019ll officially be under contract! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve signed your name on the dotted line, you\u2019ll go into the due-diligence period before you officially close on your home. During this time, your agent will work with you to make sure you understand all of the conditions and provisions of your contract and will help guide you through appraisals and inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Breathe<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point in the process, you\u2019re likely freaking out. That\u2019s okay! Take a moment and breathe. We promise everything will be just fine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48992 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/buyer-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Real Estate\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/500;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is it! Closing day is finally here. You\u2019ve made it to the final step of your home-buying journey. Closing is the official transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. At closing, you\u2019ll sign your mortgage paperwork and solidify your purchase. From there, you\u2019ll be handed the keys and officially become a homeowner. Congratulations! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have Questions? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NP Dodge is the oldest real estate company in the United States, so we know a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bit about real estate. So <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/contact_us\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the home buying process. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a home is one of the most exciting and stressful experiences of your life \u2014 whether you\u2019ve purchased several homes or if you\u2019re preparing to buy a home for the very first time. 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